Veterans Program

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Renovations begin Nov. 12 on Veteran Services Office

Renovations begin Nov. 12 on Veteran Services Office

The Veteran Services Office will be closed on Nov. 8 so county staff can pack up the office in preparation for a renovation project. On Nov. 12, the VSO will re-open at 400 Washington St., the Administrative Office for the Chelan County commissioners and the program's new home for four months.

Posted: November 04, 2024

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Aug. 7 ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients

Aug. 7 ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients

The community and local veterans will come together on Aug. 7 to pay tribute to recipients of the Purple Heart, a military service decoration that honors men and women who have been wounded or died in combat. The ceremony will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee.

Posted: July 28, 2024

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Vets Program hosts blood drive Dec. 4

Vets Program hosts blood drive Dec. 4

The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on Dec. 4 with the American Red Cross. Participants are invited to join in the holiday sweater contest as well.

Posted: November 15, 2023

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Veteran's Advisory Board seeks 3 new members

Veteran's Advisory Board seeks 3 new members

The Chelan County Veteran’s Advisory Board, or VAB, seeks three new board members who can commit to six meetings a year and a three-year term. Learn more about how to apply for consideration.

Posted: July 17, 2023

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Vets Program hosts June 9 blood drive

Vets Program hosts June 9 blood drive

The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on June 9 with the American Red Cross. The blood drive is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave. Make an appointment today if you'd like to donate blood.

Posted: May 12, 2023

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State's Digital Navigator Program connects vets, families to benefits

State's Digital Navigator Program connects vets, families to benefits

A program of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Digital Navigator Program helps eligible veterans and their families connect to their earned benefits, healthcare and other supportive services by providing laptops and cell phones as well as digital training.

Posted: April 13, 2023

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Area vets invited to Sept. 29 seminar to learn about benefits, services

Area vets invited to Sept. 29 seminar to learn about benefits, services

Area veterans are invited to a daylong seminar on Sept. 29 to learn more about those benefits and programs that assist people who have served in the armed forces.

Posted: September 20, 2022

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Sandoval honored with state award for outstanding service to veterans

Sandoval honored with state award for outstanding service to veterans

Tony Sandoval, manager of the Chelan County Veterans Service Office, was recently the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Service to Veterans: Superior Award.

Posted: February 04, 2022

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 21
    Jan 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

  • 10
    Jan 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 08
    Jan 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on January 8, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 08
    Jan 2025
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - January 8, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person at 400 Douglas St.
  • 04
    Jan 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 7.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility